Ethiopia

Enough is enough: Israel must let minority Jews lead - opinion

When was the last time you saw an Ethiopian Israeli representing Israel on CNN, Fox News, or even in our own national English-language media? Maybe almost never.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, holds a press conference with the party’s new member Yoram Cohen in Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026.
MA’AYAN GRADUATES with Nishmat dean Ilana Hadad (L) and program director Dr. Esti Bar-El (R).

What Nishmat’s Ma’ayan program for Ethiopian women says about Israel’s future

Mimi Biyadgilon.

Mimi ‘Mabrat’ Biyadgilon: The former village girl who has come a long way

ETHIOPIAN ISRAELIS gather in Jerusalem earlier this week, calling for immediate government action to expedite the aliyah of family members still stranded in Ethiopia.

The West cannot save Ethiopia by misunderstanding it - opinion


Israel closely monitoring Ethiopia's state of emergency - minister

The unrest, primarily around the city of Gondar, has seen confrontations between the national military and the local Fano militia.

 Members of the Falash Mura Jewish Ethiopian community prepare for a prayer service at the HaTikvah Synagogue in Gondar, northern Ethiopia, September 30, 2016.

Israeli kidnapped in Ethiopia released by captors after two weeks

The circumstances of the kidnapping and the events there remain unclear.

 Addis Ababa police officers, take part in a parade displaying their new uniforms, and their readiness for the upcoming Ethiopian parliamentary and regional elections in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 19, 2021.

Born in Ethiopia, this olah found her place in Israel

Zehava wants to finish her degree and find meaningful work at a company in which she can use her potential and influence her environment.

 ZEHAVA WARKENESH ADYA, 23 From Ethiopia to Tirat Carmel, 2007

Kidnapping of Israeli man in Ethiopia was faked - report

An Israeli was reported to have been kidnapped earlier this week, and the Foreign Ministry was working with Interpol to recover him.

 A man passes an Interpol logo during the handing over ceremony of the new premises for Interpol's Global Complex for Innovation, a research and development facility.

Israeli citizen kidnapped in Ethiopia

The kidnapping of the unnamed citizen is the second Israeli kidnapped abroad in a matter of months.

A general view shows the cityscape of Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa

Many Israelis live in a bubble – if you get out, you can help others - opinion

Many of us here in Israel live in a bubble. For ESRA, its SBC students and all those dedicated to helping people less fortunate than themselves - they live beyond the bubble.

 OSHRI HALLI: Superb role model.

Israeli doctors complete life-saving surgery in Ethiopia amid power cut

Finally, the power returned so they continued to work, and the operation ended successfully.

 When the lights went out, and then went on again, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Addis Ababa

What is the origin of the chickpea? - study

The study shed light on the effects of human migration and trade on the chickpea's genetic heritage, discovering surprising connections.

 Chickpeas, also known as Garbanzo beans.

Israeli official convicted of sex bribery to bring people from Ethiopia

Lior Solomon was accused of having sexual relationships with six women in return for helping them to help bring their families to Israel from Ethiopia but was only convicted on three of these counts.

 THE POPULATION and Immigration Authority office in Jerusalem yesterday.

'Land of Hope and Fear': A landmark book on Israel's societal schisms - review

Veteran Israeli journalist Isabel Kershner's book has deftly painted a colorful portrait of all of us – warts, quarrels, achievements and failings.

 Isabel Kershner holding her new book.